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When PembrokeshireSport.co.uk was being conceived one of the primary aims was to highlight the fact that sport must be inclusive for all who would like to participate. There is a number of active sportsmen and women who overcome their disabilities to shine and we are delighted to be able to feature the good work they do.

Feature Stories . . .
     
 
 Cleddau Warriors  A large crowd of family, friends and invited guests were in attendance at Clarbeston Road village hall recently when the Cleddau Warriors celebrated their successes in football . . . read more. 28th August 2010
 
Ian Harries Ian Harries is living proof that there is sport for everyone, whatever their ability because losing an arm didn’t stop him enjoying the sports that he loved. By adapting his technique and being resourceful, he has found ways to get around his disability – including an innovative use for bulldog clips in his fishing. read more. 30th June 2010
 
 Whitland RFC have a superb new viewing gallery at their Parc Llwyn Ty Gwyn ground Whitland RFC have a superb new viewing gallery at their Parc Llwyn Ty Gwyn ground for those with a disability, built by the efforts of the Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club.
read more. 31st March 2010
 
Jemma Bowie Hallam and Victoria Walters Jemma Bowie Hallam and Victoria Walters have been selected for a European Gymnastics competition in Luxemburg, with Victoria Jones as one of the coaches. read more. 28th February 2010
 
Great excitement and no shortage of swimming skills as over 60 youngsters competed in the Pembrokeshire Schools Disability Swimming Gala.
read more. 28th February 2010
 
Jamie BohataJamie Bohata has been a powerhouse forward over many years with Narberth who has also played in the Southern Hemisphere and represented the Welsh Deaf XV. read more. 31st January 2010
 
Jacob Thomas flies the Pembrokeshire flag with distinction as he plays boccia all over the country at a very high level
Jacob Thomas flies the Pembrokeshire flag with distinction as he plays boccia all over the country at a very high level. read more. 30th November 2009
 
Richard Young has already won gold medals for swimming at the Special Olympiad and is already starting to focus on another sporting challenge.
Richard Young has already won gold medals for swimming at the Special Olympiad and is already starting to focus on another sporting challenge.
read more. 30th October 2009
 
Victoria Jones
Victoria Jones does a great job in helping to coach the special needs gymnasts of Pembrokeshire and was thrilled at their success in the Special Olympiad in Leicester. read more. 28th September 2009
 

Pembrokeshire gymnastic team do county proud at Special Olympics.
read more. 13th August 2009
 

Young members of the Pembrokeshire Harrier Eagles Club shine at the Disability Sport Wales regional championships.
read more. 13th August 2009
 
Pembrokeshire youngsters with special needs are off to compete in the Special Olympics at Leicester.
read more. 20th July 2009
 

Andy Roach is a golf head green keeper who has to overcome asthma and very bad hay fever to do his job well at Haverfordwest Golf Club.
read more. 19th July 2009
 

Alastair Armstrong is a shining example of how youngsters can overcome disability to be involved in sport as he plays football, cricket, golf and table-tennis – and also swims, fishes and rides a quad bike. read more. 28th June 2009
 

Martin Goodall is an inspiration to others with a disability because although he is visually impaired he refuses to let it stop him taking part in a whole range of sporting activities. . read more. 31st May 2009


Lauren George really loves sport, especially football and is determined that being diagnosed with leukaemia three years ago won’t stop her cheering on her brother Craig at Haverfordwest County, or Swansea City and Manchester United . . read more. 22nd April 2009


Ron Hovell is living proof that those with a disability can enjoy
themselves in sporting activities . .
read more. 19th March 2009


Jamie and Adele Bevan are a brother and sister from Clarbeston Road who are top of the class when it comes to gymnastics with the Pembrokeshire Disability Gymnastics Club . . read more. 14th February 2009


Ian Gravell has battled back from serious
injuries sustained in road accident to return to surf kayaking . .
read more. 22nd January 2009


Rhianne Cole has been involved in gymnastics since 2000 and won the 'Female Disability Sport Achievement' award for her skills in that sport, where she is also doing some coaching . . read more.12th December 2008


Darren Briggs has really caught the eye in gymnastics and is already looking forward to the Special Olympics in 2009 . .
read more. 12th December 2008


Emma Martin is a keen member of the Pembrokeshire Disability Gymnastics Club and winner of the ‘Girls Under 16 Disability Sport Achievement' award . . read more. 12th December 2008


Jacob Thomas wins 'Boys (Under 16 Disability)' award for his boccia skills . .
read more.
12th December 2008


Angela Miles is determined to see that people with a disability have every chance to enjoy themselves in a whole range of sports . . .
read more. 16th November 2008


Rob Blowes is overcoming his hearing impediment to make a name for himself in football refereeing . . . read more.
10th October 2008


Jacob Thomas – a real whiz at boccia has been selected to represent Wales again . . read more.
11th September 2008


Saundersfoot cricketer Dickie Parcell has overcome disability to be selected for the English disability team  . .  read more.
14th August 2008 




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